Steve Nagy (bowler)
American bowler (1913–1966)
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Steve Nagy (August 10, 1913 − November 11, 1966) was an American professional bowler from Cleveland, Ohio.[1]
Steve Nagy | |
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| Born | August 10, 1913 Shoaf, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 1966 (aged 53) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Early life
Bowling career
Nagy’s bowling career started in 1939, when he competed at the American Bowling Congress tournament in Cleveland. In 1952, the Bowling Writers Association of America named him Bowler of the Year.[4] In 1954, he was a contestant on NBC’s Championship Bowling where he rolled a perfect game.[5] A few months later, he was the winner of the 1955 Bowling Proprietor's Association of America All-Star competition.[6] In 1963, he was inducted into the American Bowling Congress hall of fame.[6]
Death
In 1965, Nagy was hospitalized after suffering a stroke. He died on November 11, 1966.[7]